The Key Stage 3 curriculum is split up into four main strands: Algebra, Number, Shape and Space and Handling data and lasts for 3 years. Assessments are carried out throughout the key stage to inform teaching and learning. Problem solving skills are used during all topics and in all year groups in order to prepare students for the Key Stage 4 scheme for learning.
The links below will take you to our Objective Lists which detail exactly what your child will be learning during each year of their learning in Droylsden Academy. These objective lists show when your child will study each core objective throughout the year. If you wish to support your child with their learning, each objective can be easily searched in MathsWatch and in Sparx. Both of these sites have step-by-step tutorials for each skill and your child has logins to these websites in their planners.
The Key Stage 4 scheme of work is started in year 10. Students are taught mathematical skills and work on applying this knowledge to worded problems and cross topic questions. Students are assessed on each topic to ensure understanding and are given diagnostic feedback on that topic, if needed, to ensure understanding before moving on. They are also given the opportunity to complete past exam papers and are given exam type questions throughout the course. At the end of Year 11 students will complete 3 examination papers; Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper and the other two are calculator papers. Each exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.
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Mathswatch
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Corbett Maths
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Just Maths
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Dr Frost Maths
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Hegarty Maths
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